Embree proud dad of UCLA grad

Itâ€™s been an eventful seven months for Jon Embree, starting with his coronation as head coach at his alma mater last winter.

The Colorado football coach found one event to top that. A few weeks ago, he attended UCLA graduation where his oldest son Taylor, a Bruins wide receiver, graduated with two degrees and will continue his education as a senior this fall.

â€śIâ€™ve never been more proud in my life,â€ť the CU coach said.Â Taylor Embree began his UCLA career as a gray-shirt and earned his degree in 3 Â˝ years. The senior Embree looked very proud introducing both of his sons (Connor, a redshirt freshman, just transferred from UNLV to Kansas) to fellow alums at the Buffs4Life benefit barbeque Sunday at the Omni Hotel.

The Buffs coach wasnâ€™t taking any credit for Taylorâ€™s academic achievement. â€śIt was all his mother,â€ť Embree said of his wife Natalynâ€™s gene pool contribution.

Yes, it will be father vs. son on opposite sidelines when CU plays UCLA in the Rose Bowl Nov. 19.